During 2017, Lutheran Hour Ministries is celebrating 100 years as a grassroots organization within The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Lutheran Laymen’s League 100 Years Old
Called to Glory – Rev. Donald Hoffmann
Rev. Donald Hoffmann, 87 years old, of Lena, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016.
LCEF Brings Fall Conference to District
Lutheran Church Extension Fund’s annual Fall Leadership Conference (FLC), one of the major annual events in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, came to the Northern Illinois District November 18-20.
Prayer and Trust Key When Two Come Together
When two churches merge, coming together as one congregation can be a daunting challenge. Pastor Matt Gunia explains how his congregation merged with another a year ago and the progress that’s being made.
Trinity Lisle Plays Key Role in Community Tradition
Each October, a procession of fire vehicles and equipment from more than 25 communities comprises a Silent Parade from Hinsdale, through Westmont and Downers Grove, and ends in Lisle, Illinois, at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Join in on March for Life Chicago
Area Lutherans are once again invited to participate in March for Life Chicago on January 15 to express support for life at all ages and stages.
Painted Windows Light Up Community
Volunteers from Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Byron, Illinois, bring Christmas story to life in painted windows.
Teacher Katie Kloess Called to Glory
Ms. Katie Kloess, a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod commissioned minister serving at Zion Lutheran School in Marengo, Illinois, died Thursday, December 15, 2016.
New CUChicago Doctorate in Business Administration Begins in March
A new Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) has been announced by Concordia University Chicago’s College of Business. The first cohort will begin in March 2017, and there is a discount for LCMS members enrolling.
St. John Lutheran Church, Northbrook, IL, Marked 130th Anniversary
St. John Lutheran Church in Northbrook, Illinois, celebrated its 130th anniversary on Sunday, September 11.